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The Relinquished Life

“You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19b-20

Under our guardianship, Melissa has a “relinquished life” because many of her rights have been legally given over to our protection. There are decisions she cannot understand or make, so to help her navigate life, we guide her where possible or make decisions for her when necessary. This may seem restrictive, but it allows her freedom to live a less stressful life under our loving care.

In the passage above, we are reminded that we no longer live, but Christ lives in us. Coming to the place where we trust Jesus Christ to have died for our sin, to forgive us, and to make us right with God for eternity, we are, in a sense, under His guardianship. We can willingly surrender our “right to self” and instead rest under His loving shelter, protection, and care. When we do surrender our will, He takes care of the details of our lives, many of which we can’t control anyway.

God desires that we live in the joy of a surrendered life of peace under His watchful, almighty care. His guardianship brings rest for our souls (see Matthew 11:29).

SCRIPTURE FOCUS
Galatians 2:16-20

INSIGHT
“Rest is a weapon given to us by God. The enemy hates it because he wants us to be stressed and occupied.” (Elisabeth Elliot, 1926-2015)

THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
2 Kings 15-16
Proverbs 18
1 John 1-2

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